NYPD lifts ban on Knicks outdoor watch parties for NBA Finals Game 1 at Madison Square Garden
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Summary
The NYPD has lifted its ban on outdoor watch parties outside Madison Square Garden, allowing Knicks fans to gather at Plaza 33 for Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. This reverses a previous decision where the NYPD revoked support for such gatherings during the Eastern Conference finals following a series of arrests.
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· 3 pulledThe New York Police Department has lifted its ban on outdoor watch parties around the Knicks' home arena, freeing the team to secure a permit for fans to gather at Plaza 33 ahead of Wednesday's Game 1.
The news comes after the NYPD revoked its support for outdoor watch parties...
The outdoor watch party at Plaza 33, which NYPD shut down in the East finals, will return for Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
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